The Bad Plus

After all these years it kinda comes down to thrust. One of the reasons the mainstream press deems the King-Anderson-Iverson triumvirate a “power trio” is because of the bedrock oomph that defines their maneuvers. The pianist’s poignant gusto, the drummer’s natural swag, and the bassist’s stately projectioneach is crucial to the chemistry of volition at the heart of their work. No wonder their most gripping sets feel like a piece of theater.
July 17-21, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m., 2013